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The DJ for a corporate event does so much more than spin records! You are the professional host, the entertainer, and your client wants you to help them make their corporate event a great and memorable success. In addition to asking about the type of music they want for the event, the dress requirements, and the setup options, here are 3 additional topics to ask your client about well before you arrive. These are crucial to any planning preparation that you must perform.

By asking your client about the following topics, you will have a full idea of what to expect the night of the event and know just how to prepare yourself and your music at the same time. With that being said, here are the three other topics you should discuss with your client when undertaking corporate event planning.

1- What's the purpose of the event?

What type of event is this? Will this be a holiday party that is generally held each year? Is this going to be a quarterly sales event? Will this be a recognition event? You'll be able to plan your play list based on the type of event you're working.

In other words, if this is holiday party, then you want everyone to have fun. If this is a recognition event due to the success of the company, you want music to promote that. If this is an event that is designed to jack up the sales team and get them ready for next quarter’s goals, then the music should promote that as well.

Not only does knowing the purpose of the event help you in planning the music, but it also helps if part of your job is to talk to the guests between sets. This will help you in determining just what to say and when to say it.

2- Will any awards be presented? If so, what kind of awards and who will be receiving them?

Again, this can make a big difference in what you say and do while doing your job (if being emcee is part of your agreement). An award of any type is a big deal. You can determine what to say and keep it in tone with the group. For example, for the best mechanic award, you might have one thing to say, and play one type of music, while for the Salesperson of the Year might make a completely different comment, or play different music as the awardee approaches the stage.

Be sure you know who is getting an award, and what the award is for, before you decide to make any comments. These are critical elements in corporate event planning.

3- Who are the other vendors you're working with?

This might be your big opportunity to really put a good name for yourself in there. You'll meet corporate employees who've never planned events before. This is your opportunity to help your client by recommending other high caliber vendors (caterers, companies that rent chairs and tables etc.) and at the same time, making your client happier, which makes it all worthwhile.

If your corporate event clients are happy, they'll tell others about you!

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